Drain
and cook beans in unsalted water together with bacon until soft (about 90
minutes) Set aside and let cool. Mash beans with food or
fork to produce a "rough" puree.

In
large skillet, saute in oil the garlic and onions until golden. Add
aji amarillo and cook for a couple minutes. Add beans and rice, stirring
and turning with spoon to mix well. Salt and pepper to
taste.

To
make tacu-tacu, fry each serving of bean/rice mix slightly in oil, turning
constantly and shape into compact tortilla or tamale. Serve with
fried eggs, or fried banana, fried beef, etc.

NutritionFactsper serving1/4 cup

Amount per serving

Calories

188

Calories from fat

0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0g

0%

Saturated Fat 0g

0%

Cholesterol 0mg

0%

Sodium
0mg

0%

TotalCarbohydrate
35g

12%

Dietary Fiber
6g

24%

Protein
12g

Percent values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet. Your daily values may differ.

Additional Information0% of calories from Fat74.5% from Carbohydrates25.5% from Protein